Flower and garden shows are in full swing across the country asgarden lovers and plant enthusiasts flock to shows to load up on ideas and inspiration.

I invite you to consider attending the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival in Orlando Florida anytime between March 19 and June 1 2008 where I will be the featured speaker during the weekend of April 4-6, speaking on “Art in the Garden.”

Those of you who know me, can expect some “out of the box” ideas that won’t break the bank and some that will!

Take a look at this overview of the festival and the list of speakers who will be speaking in the “Great American Gardeners” Series from the Disney web site.

Celebrating “Fun in the Sun,” the Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival is packed with new experiences for the entire family.

See millions of blooms and the largest collection of Disney Topiary anywhere!

Interact with top horticulturists at Garden Town, a new festival addition, where you can get gardening tips, participate in demonstrations, plan your day, and more!

Have a fun evening “under the stars” at the America Gardens Theatre and enjoy the music you grew up with during the Flower Power Concert Series.

Try our new “Easter Brunch” on March 23rd. and mom will love our scrumptious “Mother’s Day Brunch” on May 11th so make your reservations early.

Great American Gardeners “ Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday at 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. “ Garden Town
See informative and entertaining presentations from nationally recognized garden personalities.

Roger Swain ” March 19 and 20
Join the man in the red suspenders, the long-time host of PBS’s “The Victory Garden” for an eye-catching, mouth-watering, planet-saving, and just plain old heart warming celebration of the harvest of sunlight we call gardening.

Joe Lamp’l aka joe gardenerMarch 21 23
Gardeners enjoy a connection with the earth unlike anyone else. Joe offers practical information and environmentally friendly tips to revolutionize the way gardeners should look at their landscapes and what they can do to make them “greener.”

Ellen ZachosMarch 28 30
Ellen Zachos shows you how to plant a dinosaur garden for kids of all ages. Discover how prehistoric (and prehistoric-looking!) plants make a perfect playground for kids and dinosaurs alike.

Shirley BovshowApril 4 – 6Garden designer and television host, Shirley Bovshow offers some “out of the box” ideas for elevating common landscape elements such as fences, walkways, garden beds, furniture and even mulch, to art status. “Take an artistic approach to the design of your garden, and blend function, beauty, and whimsy so that your art is built-in to the garden!”

Jeffrey RestuccioApril 11 – 13
Author of “Get Fit through Gardening” Jeff will discuss how to reduce back strain, muscle soreness and even calluses on your hands using proper gardening techniques. Going further, Jeff’s presentation will show how to transform traditional gardening into a lifelong, fitness and wellness program.

Tom MacCubbinMay 2 – 4
Florida garden writer, media personality and Extension Agent Emeritus with the University of Florida, Tom MacCubbin talks about how to make your landscape pay its way by growing much of what you eat. Most landscapes can be converted to plantings your family enjoys and Tom shows you how to be a success at putting these foods on the table.

Raymond WesternMay 9 – 11
A guerlain perfume speciaist, Raymond offers insights into the world of fragrance and the intimate relationship between plants and perfume.

Robert BowdenMay 16 – 18
Gardening expert, author and director of beautiful Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando, Robert Bowden talks about the best plants for weekend gardening projects. Discover how plants with unusual textures, habits and colors make an interesting and fun home landscape.

Melinda MyersMay 23 – 25
Nationally known gardening expert, TV host and author Melinda Myers shares some simple, yet creative, ideas for packing a lot of garden into a small space or creating an intimate garden within a large lot. Discover tips, techniques and accessories for designing and maintaining gardens with year round interest in every layer from the ground to the roofline.

Jon CarloftisMay 31 – June 1
Acclaimed garden designer Jon Carloftis, author of “First A Garden” and “Beyond the Windowsill,” offers insightful tips to integrate plants and nature in every aspect of life â€“ from interior spaces to urban scapes.

6 Responses to “Shirley Bovshow to Speak at the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival!”

Lori,
Thanks for visiting EdenMakers and for the wonderful compliment. I checked out your website and am naturally impressed! What an amazing group you have there.
I’m in LA too if you ever want to collaborate on a special project- I will keep you in mind for my clients interior needs. I do it all from small projects to custom, couture gardens for estate properties.

Hey Anna, Thanks for watching. NY was an ADVENTURE. I’m going to attempt to post this weekend, if not early next week. I’m trying to catch up because the call to do the show was immediate and I left lots of stuff half done. You are a wonderful support.
Shirley

Shirley–I just watched the segment on The Early Show!!! You approached the winter indoor container theme very well. We do have to look for things to add to the pot that give us color at this time of year. Mostly I liked watching you. You are fun and beautiful. I agree that adding unusual things to your pots is an attention getter–or if you prefer like you said–make it calm and relaxing. You did a very good job!!! I can’t wait to get the whole blog scoop on the show. Did you meet anyone interesting? Besides the host I mean—-!

I hope you do well today on the Early Show. I’m taping it. I have a house showing in the morning early so thank goodness for the recorder. I’ll watch it tomorrow and report back to you on how marvelous you did!! I wish I could come to Florida to see you. That is such a pretty picture of you above!!!

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Shirley Bovshow

Bio: "EdenMaker" and "Foodie Gardener" are my online monikers because I design landscapes and edible gardens. I've got lots of kids, lots of dogs and one husband! My passion is design, growing food, and of course, eating! Catch me on the Home & Family show on Hallmark channel as the garden lifestyle expert.
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